Aviva Investors expands Fixed Income and Equities capabilities in Asia Pacific with two senior appointments

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Aviva Investors today announced two new appointments to its Singapore office. Kevin Talbot, CIO for Asia Pacific Fixed Income. Kevin will be responsible for the development of the Fixed Income

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MySuper promises the gift of lower fees

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation this week released the government’s response to the comprehensive review of the superannuation system chaired by Jeremy Cooper. Robin Bowerman, Head of Retail,

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Industry supports FPA Strategy

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) strategy launch has received an overwhelmingly positive response from members. Two weeks after launching, one hundred and twenty three practices have so far pre-registered as

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Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards

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Strong Aussie dollar causing pain for many expats

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Top tips to reduce the ‘ouch’ factor While the strong Aussie dollar is good news for some, one of the groups feeling the pinch is expats living in Australia who

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Zenith Releases Fixed Income Sector Review

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19 Funds Rated Recommended Zenith Investment Partners Pty Ltd (Zenith) Investment Analyst Steven Tang has announced the completion of the 2010 Fixed Income Sector Review and confirmed that from an

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Mentor path to UNE Degree

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Graduates of Mentor Education Group’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) can now fast track their qualifications to a financial planning degree. An Articulation Agreement between the

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AFA calls for Collective Voice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the profession to stand strong and united following the launch on 2 December of a powerful new group calling itself the

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Russell appoints new independent director for trustee outsourcing

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Upholding good governance crucial for superannuation funds Russell Investments has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Marian Carr as an independent director to its superannuation trustee board, further strengthening

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Till debt do us part

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Research reveals financial freedom not a reality for many Australians Almost half of Australians won’t pay off their mortgages before they retire, a nationwide debt and savings survey by RaboDirect,

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